The Judith Svalander School of Ballet has been a fixture at the Woodstock Opera House. The studio has been performing “the Nutcracker,” full-length ballets, recitals, and other dance events for […]
Woodstock’s second Starbucks is expected to open this fall in a new retail strip in front of Blain’s Farm & Fleet on U.S. 14. Chicago-based developer Eric Dams of Troutman […]
Tradition often is borne out of comfort, and it sometimes begets moments of discomfort. Woodstock resident Gail Sorensen knows that all too well. On Monday, May 21, Sorensen worked on […]
On a long-vacant parcel on the southwest corner where Routes 14 and 47 intersect, new stirrings of retail life appeared on March 29. U-Haul Moving and Storage set up shop […]
“To Be Heard,” a four-week group fine-art exhibition and exercise in free speech, will be displayed starting this weekend in the Old Courthouse Arts Center. The show is curated by […]
Marian administrators, teachers, current and former students – and even some of their parents – came together May 19 to celebrate the retirement of Marian’s beloved band and choral director, […]
A fourth public hearing is scheduled next week as the rebuilding of Route 47 through Woodstock nears the end of the planning phase. The Illinois Department of Transportation has sent […]
Marian Central Catholic High School was well-represented in the IHSA 2A State Track and Field Championship meet May 18 and 19, but the sole medal winner for the school was […]
For a brief moment May 15, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Derek M. Wolford found himself a civilian – but, 10 seconds later, he was re-enlisted by USMC Maj. Mark […]
About 60 family, friends, peers and faculty were treated last week to a morning performance of “Trolls” by the Creekside Middle School Life Skills and Target classes, along with their […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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